Testimonials
"Last year, Dr. Kenya Ayers delivered an inspiring address to our science majors. Of course the feedback that we received from our students was overwhelming! Many were ready to transfer to Kettering University just so that she could be a mentor to them. What is particularly most striking about the motivational address that Dr. Ayers delivered was that even our members of faculty were profoundly inspired by her address. We still make reference to the quotes and metaphors that she used. “…everyone does not deserve to be in the first class cabin of your life…” Dr. Ayers was on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for only one day. But, the impact of her message has continued to permeate our culture each day since."
- Dr. Kelly Mack
Dept. of Natural Sciences/Biology
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
"Dr. Kenya Ayers is a scholar and gifted orator. She speaks with confidence using a concise presentation. Dr. Ayers humbly shares her knowledge capital in a style that is motivational to all. Those who are blessed to hear her message of encouragement are fortunate individuals!"
- Ms. Tashara C. Bailey
Higher & Post-secondary Ph.D. Candidate
The University of Michigan
"As far as motivational speakers go, Dr. Ayers' messages are conveyed with a great deal of personal joy and compassion for her audience. She presents information in a way that makes you feel like you are having a conversation with her as opposed to listing to a one-way lecture. She connects with the audience on a very personal level because she shares so much of her own trials and triumphs in her presentation. Vivid, captivating, and transparent - a recipe for a motivational message that you will remember long enough to apply to your life."
- Mr. Lyonel Milton
Coordinator, Student Support & Development Services
Minority Engineering Program Office
College of Engineering
The University of Michigan
"Authentic, eloquent, graceful, inspiring, and spirit-filled are just a few words that would capture Dr. Kenya's essence. She is a dynamic orator with a dynamic motivational message that crosses all cultural, social, and economic sectors. Her message is relevant for the pulpit and the board room!"
- Britt Nicole Stokes, MBA, MS
"I was truly moved by your speech, 'Unprecedented Flight Conditions'. There were so many points that pricked my heart and touched my spirit and really forced me to be honest with myself regarding my destiny and my responsibility to use the gifts and dreams the Lord has given me.
Inspiring people to fly is a gift and a calling. Though having this gift is not easy by any means, you are using your gift with such humbleness and elegance. You were gracious yet sure of your purpose and confident in the truth and relevance of your message.
I am sure that many have shared with you the positive influence you've had on their lives, and I would like to just add my voice to that multitude. Your life and your spirit let others know it's OK to be strong in your destined purpose and to know that you have something special others are in need of and so with all of your being, you must 'fly to their aid'."
- Tiffany Purnell
"I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Ayers speak at a women in engineering graduate student forum at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering. Her story about the strength and beauty of diamonds was a poetic metaphor for our struggle. I left the forum fully motivated to press forward through an extremely rigorous dissertation process. That was one year ago, I am now a doctor! Thank you, Kenya, for all that you pour into others."
- Sarah Womack, Ph.D.
Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America
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